The Senate has confirmed 217 of Mr. Biden’s selections to serve on the federal bench and are aiming to approve more before Republicans take control. Source
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As “walking pneumonia” spreads, ER visits surge for sick babies
CDC data shows rates of Mycoplasma pneumoniae have surged in babies. Source
SpaceX Starship launch puts Trump-Musk relationship on full display
President-elect Donald Trump attended SpaceX’s sixth flight test of its Super Heavy-Starship on Tuesday with CEO Elon Musk. The burgeoning friendship between the two men played a key role in Trump’s reelection, with Musk now set to run a government efficiency agency in the coming months. CBS News political reporter Jake Rosen and Politico aviation reporter Oriana Pawlyk join “America Decides” with more. Source
Here’s what to know about bacteria in Tom’s of Maine’s toothpaste
The FDA sent a warning letter flagging “significant violations” of manufacturing regulations for Tom’s of Maine toothpaste. Source
Trump “hush money” sentencing could hang in limbo for years
President-elect Donald Trump might have to wait until his presidency is over before he’s sentenced for his New York “hush money” conviction. CBS News Supreme Court and legal producer Catherine Cole has more. Source
Trump taps Dr. Mehmet Oz to lead key Medicare and Medicaid agency
Dr. Mehmet Oz unsuccessfully ran for Senate in 2022. Source
How likely are major cuts from Trump, Musk and Ramaswamy’s “DOGE”
President-elect Donald Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency, headed by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, has vowed to cut $2 trillion in government spending. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O’Grady has a look at how realistic that promise is. Source
Inside the sixth test flight of the SpaceX Starship rocket
President-elect Donald Trump and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk are expected to be watching when the sixth test flight of the Super Heavy-Starship is launched Tuesday. CBS News space consultant William Harwood has more. Source
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Attorney for two Gaetz accusers say former congressman sent them Venmo payments for sex in 2017; Examining both sides of debate over arming teachers with guns. Source
Why home equity loans are better than refinancing right now
There’s a compelling argument to be made for using a home equity loan over a refinance loan right now. Here’s why. Source